Weets Hill and ‘Barlick’ Weets Hill is surprisingly impressive. Topped by a cairn, trig point and a well positioned bench the views across Barnoldswick (‘Barlick’ to its friends) are excellent. It is more of a local’s walk however and therefore quiet and those you meet knowledgeable. The Walk On arrival at the summit of Weets Hill enjoy the views. 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4.5mi Distance: 4.5 miles / 7.2 km 250m Elevation: 250m / 820ft
A snowy Walk near Settle A steep climb from Settle brings you in to some lovely limestone countryside with great views over the Ribble Valley and beyond. The Walk This is a fine little walk at all times of the year. However I have only included it after taking the girls on a fun, very cold and snowy walk when 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 4mi Distance: 4 miles / 6.4 km 300m Elevation: 300m / 984ft
Embsay Reservoir and Embsay Crag I think this is my favourite walk near Skipton. It starts with a circuit of Embsay Reservoir and follows with a short climb to Embsay Crag. The Walk Just over a mile outside Skipton is Embsay village. The village is reasonably large, more of a suburb of Skipton. However it is set on the edge 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 200m Elevation: 200m / 656ft
Tryfan Tryfan is magnificent. It is usually voted the best mountain in Britain in any surveys. Realistically it is a scramble (many places hands on) for the best part of 2,000 feet from the shores of Llyn Ogwen. Pick your route up the face and have one of the best days in Britain. The Walk Tryfan 5 Rating: Difficult walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 650m Elevation: 650m / 2132ft
Richmond to Easby Abbey This is a highly enjoyable short walk along the River Swale to Easby Abbey. The route follows the Old Railway to a bridge over the River Swale before returning along a riverside path. Following the walk spend some time in Richmond, its shops, pubs and impressive castle. The Walk The route from the start of 1 Rating: Easier walk 2.5mi Distance: 2.5 miles / 4 km 25m Elevation: 25m / 82ft
Fell Head in the Howgills Fell Head is a graceful mountain on the western edge of the Howgills. There are extensive views over the M6 (!) to the eastern Lakeland fells. The climb is a pleasure on good paths and it is easy to extend the walk towards the highest mountain in the Howgills, the Calf. The Walk Many times 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 740m Elevation: 740m / 2427ft
Martindale and Beda Fell Martindale is a quiet valley back of Ullswater. Beda Fell is the broad, low ridge to its west. Climb it and then enjoy the undulating ridge before returning via the valley floor. The Walk The ‘other side’ of Ullswater and, in particular walking the valley and hills of Martindale, reveal the very best of the 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 356m Elevation: 356m / 1168ft
Carlton to Osmotherley walk Take the bus and return on the Carlton to Osmotherley walk along the Cleveland Way. The walking to Scarth Nick is typical for the North York Moors. Further on the views across the Vale of York from Scarth Nick are impressive. The Walk I have headed over the moors many times but this section of 3 Rating: Moderate walk 9mi Distance: 9 miles / 14.4 km 437m Elevation: 437m / 1433ft
Walking the High Street Ridge Walking the full High Street Ridge from Troutbeck to Pooley Bridge There are only two continuously high ridges that link the north and south of the Lake District. The first travels over Helvellyn but further east the longest stretch of high level walking is from Troutbeck (near Windermere) to Pooley Bridge at the northern end 5 Rating: Difficult walk 17.5mi Distance: 17.5 miles / 28 km 950m Elevation: 950m / 3116ft
Typical Eskdale Walking If you fancy some typical Eskdale walking away from the crowds head to the area south of Boot. The walking is simply marvellous amongst the hidden hollows and rocky knolls. The Walk If one in a thousand keen walkers have trod the slopes of Ulpha Fell and the rocky outcrops of Green Crag, Crook Crag and 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 411m Elevation: 411m / 1348ft
Glaisdale Rigg walk Start the walk in the village before climbing steeply on to Glaisdale Rigg. From the Rigg and its excellent views the route arrives at the head of Glaisdale, the return along the valley floor. The Walk Glaisdale is for walkers! The village itself is built upon a steep slope above the River Esk. Stone built, 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 267m Elevation: 267m / 876ft
Short walk round Pickering Pickering is a regency town worthy of closer inspection. The castle dominates all, but a short walk around the town brings other surprises including a section of pleasant woodland. The Walk Pickering is one of the largest towns in the North York Moors. As a result there is plenty to see and do when you 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 39m Elevation: 39m / 127ft
